An exceptionally rare Jackfield type flagon with image of a kiln, potter and his wares 18th century

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£1750

Dated: 1780 Possibly Yorkshire England

The red earthenware-bodied flagon is hand thrown with a thick, lustrous Jackfield-type glaze. Significantly the flagon is decorated with applied images of a bottle-formed kiln bellowing smoke, a potter at work on a bench, and a table of finished wares. The flagon is probably a one-off, perhaps made by the potter for his own personal enjoyment. A remarkable object full of vitality and deserving attention.

Dimensions: 12 inches high

Current Condition: An ancient and stable crack across the body which has been left unrestored on this historically significant piece.

£1750    $2362

Description

The red earthenware-bodied flagon is hand thrown with a thick, lustrous Jackfield-type glaze.

Significantly the flagon is decorated with applied images of a bottle-formed kiln bellowing smoke, a potter at work on a bench, and a table of finished wares.

The flagon is probably a one-off, perhaps made by the potter for his own personal enjoyment.

A remarkable object full of vitality and deserving attention.

Additional information

Dimensions 12 in